2. Mom’s Great Influence “And let her own works praise her in the gates.” Proverbs 31

3. There were four preachers in the family of Dr. G. Campbell Morgan

4. At a family reunion a friend asked, ‘Which Morgan is the greatest preacher?’

5. One son looked at his father, then replied..., ‘Mother.’

6. The hand that rocks the cradle....

7. A Parents Greatest Contribution to our Society

8. Proverbs Gives Us an Image of Such a Woman of Godly Influence!

9. “Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.” Proverbs 31:29-31

10. Proverbs 31 Gives Us Four Foundational Impressions!

11. The Struggle of Standards (vv. 1-9)

12. “The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him...” (v. 1)

13. Studies show that the years of one through six are the most formative years in developing a child’s personality

14. And by the age of sixteen, most young people have made the spiritual decisions that will shape the rest of their lives

15. The Power of Personal Devotion (vv. 10-12)

16. “The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil, All the days of her life.” (vv. 11-12)

17. She takes the Moment to a Higher Level!

18. The Drama of Hard Work (vv. 13-27)

19. “She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar.” (vv.13-14)

20. The Foundation of a Successful Life is Hard Work!

21. The Gift of True Character (vv. 28-31)

22. “Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.” (vv. 30-31)

23. Knowing what is truly Important! A Personal Experience with God through Christ!

24. Knowing what is truly Important! A Personal Testimony

25. Anna Jarvis sought to host a celebration to thank mothers everywhere for all they do…

26. …holding the first Mother’s Day celebration in a Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia…

27. …with financial backing from Philadelphia retail owner John Wanamaker.

28. Mom’s Great Influence “And let her own works praise her in the gates.” Proverbs 31